There are a lot of people talking about giving during this final week of the year, but my favorite “talk” on charity comes from the Jewish scholar Maimonides. He describes the “eight levels of charity” according to the Mishneh and articulates the uncomfortable truth that not all charity is equal in intent or impact....
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Back to Rwanda
In January, I’m returning to the country I lived in for three years, Rwanda. I’m also spending time in Burundi and the Republic of Congo. I’m more than just a little excited. Over the past few years, I have primarily focused on our model and ensuring that we have the right people and resources...
There’s No Such Thing As a Banana Tree
Celebrating Christmas in Rwanda several years ago, my wife and I took a string of lights and wrapped it around a banana plant–which became our “Christmas tree.” I thought of this story while making a short video to thank our key supporters (below). Warning: The screen shot is ridiculous. Also, I talk about...